For more than 20 years, Laura Paskus has written and produced stories about New Mexico’s rivers, including the Middle Rio Grande. Join us for a presentation and conversation about what she’s learned along the way — not just about climate change and water challenges, but about love, political courage, and connection.
New Mexico entered 2026 with a 132,000 acre-foot delivery debt and 68,000 acre-feet of margin before it violates the Rio Grande Compact. Through July the state is another 37,000 acre-feet behind, 87 miles of riverbed are dry, and Elephant Butte holds 27,000 acre-feet — 1.3 percent of capacity. A dry 2027 could push the debt […]